Lest We Forget: Covid-19, the Defense Production Act, and Executive Order 13,917 by N. Brock Enger

“…However, during his first presidency, President Trump faced another significant adversary—the COVID-19 pandemic caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)—and many contend that Trump’s inadequate response to this viral enemy contributed significantly to his 2020 election loss. …”
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NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND TRANSBORDER CRIME: AN OVERIEW by OWUDA RASHIDA LAMIDI

“…West African nation Nigeria faces drug, human, gun, and cybercrime. These criminal operations threaten the nation's security, diplomatic relations, and global reputation. …”
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Environmental Intervention: An Activist Idea or Legal Tool? An Analysis of the Possibilities of Environmental Protection under the Principle of Non-Intervention by Berkant Akkuş

“…It necessarily represents a valid international law alternative given that the entire world faces a potentially catastrophic climate emergency. …”
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Smart leadership for smart cities by Takele Bekele BAYU

“… This paper examines the issue of smart leadership for smart cities and the challenges they are facing. Particular emphasis is given to Africa (Rwanda and Ethiopia) which undergoing impressive urban growth at the rate of 3.5% annually that makes Africa the fastest urbanizing place in the world. …”
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Strengthening Educational Quality through Participatory Quality Management Assistance at MTs Al-Islam Poncol, Magetan by Nurul Iman, Rido Kurnianto, Ayok Ariyanto

“…MTs Al-Islam Muhammadiyah Poncol, located in Magetan, faces several institutional challenges, including low student enrollment, poor public perception, limited infrastructure, and suboptimal service quality from its staff. …”
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Nurse-led social entrepreneurship as a career by Carolina S. Meintjies, Jeanette E. Maritz

“…Contribution: The study contributes insights into the difficulties faced by nurse-led social entrepreneurs and underscores the significance of support systems in facilitating successful entrepreneurial ventures.…”
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JAPAN’S SHIFT FROM PACIFISM: REARMAMENT AMID SECURITY CHALLENGES by Hazwan Dani Abdul Kadir

“… Amidst shifting security dynamics in East Asia, Japan faces an evolving strategic landscape, particularly in response to mounting threats from North Korea and China. …”
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Mental Health in the Age of Hyperconnectivity: A Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight by Sitara Ejaz, Hafiz Muhammad Haseeb Khaliq

“…The mental health challenges faced by young people exist far above other population groups. …”
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Pelayanan Kesehatan Gratis Untuk Warga Lanjut Usia Di Desa Kurahan by Viviane Annisa, Milinian Tree Multi Henityastama, Rizky Wibowo, Damas Baik Ariansyah, Binta Setya Febrina, Arie Nugroho, Hasman Zhafiri Muhammad, Rina Afiani Rebia, Tuti Hidayah, Bella Novita Muktiari

“…This community service activity was carried out in Kurahan Village, Sidoarum Village, Godean District, Sleman Regency, with a focus on the elderly with an age range of 40 to 70 years who are a vulnerable group that often faces various chronic health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, mobility disorders, and mental health. …”
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Synergic sensing of light and heat emitted by offshore oil and gas platforms in the South China Sea by Yujia Qiu, Xiao-Ming Li, Lin Yan, Zhongzhong Chen

“…Facing the growing global demand for oil resources and the industry’s commitment to decarbonization, there is a need for customized monitoring of oil and gas (OG) platforms. …”
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From Concept to Practice by Abd Razak, Saifuddin A. Rasyid, Rahmad Syah Putra, M. Khatami, Asyraf Muntazhar, Nasrul Habibi, Hayatun Nufus

“…While the concept of moderation is theologically compatible with Acehnese Islamic traditions, its institutionalization faces challenges, including the absence of integration into strategic planning, limited financial support, and varied cultural reception among academic communities. …”
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Advancing civil engineering: The transformative impact of neuromorphic computing on infrastructure resilience and sustainability by Ali Akbar Firoozi, Ali Asghar Firoozi, Yasser Alashker, Safeer Ahmad

“…The integration of neuromorphic computing holds the promise of revolutionizing civil engineering practices by fostering greater interdisciplinary collaboration and driving a commitment to environmental sustainability. This study advocates for broader adoption of neuromorphic technologies to cultivate a resilient, adaptive, and sustainable built environment.…”
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Improving ways of working with researchers with lived expertise (of homelessness) by Frank Crichlow, Allison Patrice Dyer, Jesse Isadora Reisman Jenkinson

“…Informed by the challenges we faced and ways we navigated these, here we discuss key issues that must be given more consideration as involving RWLE becomes a necessary part of conducting research. …”
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Reflecting on 12 Years: Strategic Insights from JISTaP’s Development in the Evolving Asian LIS Publishing Ecosystem by Dong-Geun Oh, Eungi Kim

“…The current state of scholarly publishing is marked by the dominance of commercial publishers, the expansion of open access (OA) models, and the persistent challenges faced by independent, non-commercial journals. The aim of this paper is to critically examine the 12-year developmental course of the Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice (JISTaP), analyzing how an Asia-based library and information science journal with global aspirations has navigated academic publishing challenges. …”
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The Role of Youth Schools in Applying Travis Hirschi’s Social Control Theory by Radvilė Maskuliūnaitė

“…On the one hand, they can be a successful socializing agent that can help guide young people away from the delinquent behaviour by ensuring socialization, attachment, engagement, commitment and faith. On the other hand, the fact that success is not frequent reveals challenges and difficulties faced by youth schools. …”
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Implementation of Collaborative Learning during the Applied Pharmaceutical Calculations Laboratory at the School of Pharmacy from the Universidad de Costa Rica by Juan José Mora Román

“…The School of Pharmacy is currently facing a problem due to little or no communication among students of the same class or same academic level. …”
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Challenges for Compliance with Industrial Effluent Regulations—An Industry Perspective by Zulaikha Mokhtar, Steven Kenway, Irdayanti Mat Nashir

“…This study thoroughly examines the environmental challenges faced by Malaysian industries in adhering to industrial effluent regulations, addressing the question: what are the obstacles to compliance from the industry’s perspective? …”
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Invisible Educators: Understanding the Role and Impact of Casual Relief Teachers in Turkish Schools by Kübra Yenel, Ali Duran

“…According to the findings, CRTs were found to suffer from not having a fixed classroom, not being able to adapt to different teaching methods, experiencing various problems in classroom management, and facing disrespect from their colleagues from time to time. …”
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The Strategic Role of Female Leadership in Arabic Language Education by Dwi Noviatul Zahra, Marhumah Marhumah, Maragustam Maragustam

“…Their leadership is characterized by decisiveness and strong commitment to student success, despite facing professional-personal challenges and limited institutional support. …”
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Competency-based postgraduate medical education as an institutional initiative in a low- middle-income country: program directors’ perceptions of early implementation by Qamar Riaz, Muhammad Rizwan Khan, Mushtaq Ahmed

“…Conclusion The deficiencies encountered during early implementation of CB-PGME at AKU were like those faced elsewhere and potentially reversible through institutional effort. …”
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